Mary Pollock

Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 42 years in the human services field. She focuses on helping people who are coping with addiction, mood disorders, life changes, and the strains those problems place on everyday life. Her work centers on each person’s perspective and goals so therapy stays practical and grounded.

Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. She has also worked in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient mental health programs. That experience means she is familiar with different care settings and the steps people take when they move between levels of support.

Mary uses a person-centered approach that starts with the client’s view of their needs. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change patterns, cope better, and set realistic goals. Sessions tend to focus on problem solving and small, concrete steps forward.

She has worked with people of many ages and a wide range of difficulties. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and coping with major life transitions. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency.

Mary emphasizes clear communication and collaborative planning. She aims to help people find practical answers and build skills they can use outside sessions. If you’re looking for down-to-earth support during a difficult change, she offers steady, experience-based guidance.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on your perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to you, helping shape goals together and letting you guide the pace and focus of sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders and to address unhelpful patterns related to addiction or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and then try methods that fit your needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT, a person-centered style, or another approach will be most useful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or evenings. It can also let you keep more consistent check-ins and use short sessions for quick problem solving when needed. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments will be scheduled and delivered.